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January 13, 2004

A direct pledge for greater respect and consultation with consular workers regarding deportations of those holding Canadian citizenship, a reversal of policy that allows Canadian companies to bid on the remaining $12 billion in Iraq reconstruction contracts, and a commitment to a more communal approach to the mad cow crisis highlight what turned out to be a friendly and fruitful get together.

This also comes after Mr. Martin took a critical view of trade protectionism in his opening address to the Summit of the Americas, while at the same time warning that unbridled capitalism and unfettered access to markets means little without strong social foundations to support economic growth.

Rampant antagonism with our neighbours to the south is not particularly healthy.  That being said, an independent, pragmatic path for Canada is the only option in the game of international diplomacy, especially in relation to the United States. 

For the Martin government, this good start will eventually bow to the only test that counts, that being time.

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